Just had the shrimp and grits from Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen. Just delicious! Re-heating…read moreinstructions from the freezer were perfect. The shrimp was still perfectly cooked, the sauce had a very nice spice heat, the andouille was portioned well and the overall meal was delicious and satisfying. Please stay in the Too Many Cooks subscription program.

The food here is amazing! Especially the desserts…read more It's one of our go to spots to enjoy date night.

It was my first time coming here and for brunch and I got their Magnolia Omelette which had lump…read morecrab, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach and havarti cheese with their bradant potatoes and fresh fruit and it was amazing. I also had their fireside mule which was a delicious seasonal brunch drink with crown apple and ginger ale and butterscotch schnapps! We also got biscuits and they came out super dry initially but our server got us fresh ones and the fresh ones came out a little undercooked and she took them back without us even asking! The service was impeccable. The chicken and waffles looked delightful as well. The place is very posh and they have parking behind the building and make sure you walk towards the outside of the building towards their ground floor entrance! I'll be back soon!

Magnolia Blue was one of my favorite High Point eateries. Whether I went for weekend brunch or New…read moreYear's Eve dinner, I never had a bad meal there. It closed in early February for what were supposed to be renovations, only to reopen months later with a new name and a new concept, trading slightly upscale Southern for more upscale Italian. In some regards, this makes sense - it fills a void created by the closure of Lulu and Blu - but in other ways, it's a massive gamble. My wife and I went for our anniversary dinner, and while it was an overall pleasant experience, it also made us miss Magnolia. The higher price point is the chief culprit. Otto and Blue offers pastas in the $20s and entrees starting in the $30s, bread and olive oil not included. While we were celebrating an occasion that merited such a splurge, it's hard to imagine the restaurant remaining competitive at those prices once the sheen of newness wears off. Look past that, however, and Otto and Blue shines in both ambiance and service. It's classy without being stuffy, and the dark turquoise tones suit it well. Allison, a Magnolia Blue mainstay, was personable and attentive and provided excellent service throughout the meal. Otto and Blue's menu offers apps, salads, pastas, and entrees. It's predominantly Italian albeit with a few options for the steak-and-potatoes crowd. The dishes range from recognizably classic (rigatoni Bolognese) to conspicuously elevated (halibut piccatta). After mulling over several offerings, we went with the bread service, tagliatelle, and duck cacciatore. The food ranged from fairly good to outstanding. While $9 for bread is a tough pill to swallow, they executed it as well as they possibly could have: a hot, fresh ciabatta with tasty herb butter, olive relish, and a quality olive oil-balsamic combo as accompaniments. The cacciatore boasted a pair of duck legs confit, and while I'm usually no fan of dark meat poultry, these were prepared well with crispy skin and plenty of meat. For a typically hearty dish, the sauce seemed light (and a bit subdued), but that could be a consequence of serving atop polenta (more absorbent) rather than pasta. Speaking of pastas and sauces, the tagliatelle hit a nice balance of creamy and zesty without swimming in its white wine lemon sauce. Surprisingly, the highlight of the meal ended up being the dessert that Otto and Blue kindly offered as an anniversary gift. A scoop of vanilla bean gelato came adorned with a Biscoff cookie, a drizzle of olive oil, and a dash of salt. If salt and especially olive oil on ice cream seem vaguely blasphemous, don't knock it until you try it. Each bite was thoroughly delicious. It's a given that good food doesn't come cheap, but even so, Otto and Blue has no margin for error to justify what it charges. On food alone, it was close but not quite there. However, the overall experience made it worthwhile, and I have no regrets about dining here.

I LOVE all the food that they have, especially the Fried Oysters! Mandey and the staff are very…read morefriendly and welcoming. Also, the atmosphere is comfy and unique - displays of local artwork and the Jazz is exceptional! Truly the place to go for a real NOLA experience! ( I've been to NOLA many times.)

Although this restaurant/bar has been renamed to something I can never spell (Rugaroo), it will…read morealways be Imbibe to me. Located in the heart of the UNC Chapel Hill campus, this establishment brings the feel of real New Orleans with the food and beverage selection. The owner Mandy is usually there working, is one of the nicest people, and makes you feel at home. Her mom makes the desserts (hence the rotating dessert menu). There is always a fun calendar of events featuring jazz musicians.

This place... is one of our top two places in Jamestown. (The other is Simply Thai right across the…read morestreet.) Actually in the surrounding area too. Between excellent service, from the host to the kitchen staff, and being a bright, cheery place decorated in a modern farmhouse feel (only complaint is the HARD seating), we love this place. The food is always delicious and seasoned perfectly with FLAVOR. For the appetizer, the Salad Pizza is absolutely scrumptious and was recommended by our server our first visit here last year. Honestly, it keeps bringing us back. The flavors are incredible. It has feta, mozzarella, topped with organic greens, shaved onions, tossed in a lemon/dijon dressing with shaved parmesan. It's a flavor bomb in the mouth. The meatloaf, is to die for. If you're a meatloaf eater this is for you. It's so tender and juicy and perfectly seasoned. Melts in your mouth and the sauce on top is the perfect blend of sweet and savory to top it off. For my two sides this time I chose the fried brussels sprouts and the greens. The greens are always seasoned perfectly and the brussels sprouts were crispy and full of flavor. They tasted even better dipped in my meatloaf sauce so that was a win-win. My boyfriend had the special which was short ribs. For his two sides, he had greens and green beans. The short rib was perfectly tender and absolutely delicious full of flavor and moist for him. The green beans and the greens were also perfect as well full of flavor, just enough fat and butter. It's a great little date spot or a family dinner. They also have outdoor seating covered with umbrellas. There's a bar inside with a TV if you choose to go watch sports and the food here is always on point full of flavor and makes you want to come back and try more things on the menu. You can't go wrong at southern roots.

We had a great experience at Southern Roots. Between the table, we tried the Gouda Pimento Dip,…read moreshort ribs, the Granny Smith salad with shrimp, and the crab-stuffed trout. Everything was delicious, although my partner wasn't a huge fan of the short ribs. The trout and salad were both excellent. The cheese dip was delicious. The sides were a standout, especially the Parmesan spaghetti squash, which I highly recommend. We had to put some extra salt on the sides, but that's purely personal preference. They also had several reasonably priced drink specials, which was a nice surprise. The service was amazing--friendly, attentive, and a big part of what made the meal so enjoyable. Overall, a really solid dining experience, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Randomly walked in for dinner…read more Absolutely amazing! Wings, and steak wrap, both 5 stars! Highly recommend this place for a great bite to eat downtown.

Caveat: I'm basing my rating on a single dish, the only thing I had to eat here. Maybe other menu…read moreoptions are far better. Crawfish etouffée shouldn't be light colored. Ever. And so my hopes for a positive experience deflated as soon as the dish arrived. Prior to that, things were going alright. Things weren't busy in this downtown establishment at lunchtime, so it was easy to get a seat. My order was taken quickly and filled quickly by a very polite and pleasant member of the staff. I was dining alone, so I took a spot at the bar, which seemed clean and well kept. The portion size of my entree was pretty good, and there was plenty of tail meat in the bowl. But to say the flavors were as flat as the color of the bowl's liquid contents would be accurate if perhaps even an understatement. Definitely not an accurate depiction of Louisiana cooking.

My first experience at this restaurant. The food was good and the atmosphere was better than I…read moreexpected for this kind of establishment. However, what really set this restaurant apart from others in the same category is the service. The staff, from the manager to the bartender, they went out of their way to make sure we had the best possible dinning experience. Our waiter, Nate, was relatively new in the job and asked the manager, Jermaine, about our order. Jermaine took the time to explain to us what we ordered and recommended another option so that we received the best value out of our dinner. There was a table next to us that ordered a particular type of Rum drink from the bar, the bartender went out of his way to explain to the customer that he didn't have the correct ingredients to make that specific cocktail. Absolutely one of the best customer service!

Save your money!…read more We each had fried oysters & fries. The fried oysters came shaped like uniform oval pucks, when you bit into the very thick, breading (like heavy mozzarella sticks?) it - was hot- then squishy & Wet. The actual oyster was gross like this as it was lying in wet breadcrumb center. They tasted canned or pre frozen. They were very briny with almost a bad Funk. I ate 2.5 of the six on the plate. The bathroom was visited on the way out and all stall doors open & each toilet filled with excrement. PS- very questionable rap also on the music being played: Rhianna - "Bitch Better have my money". Not cool of you had kids with you. Topped off the distasteful visit literally.

Unexpected surprise! Stopped here on the way from DC area to Atlanta on a late Wednesday evening. I…read moresearched for seafood with 4+ stars and found this gem on Yelp about an hour away from the location I was driving. I arrived and realized that it was in a location attached to a hotel/motel. It had plenty of parking. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted, sat, and given a menu. There was a bar side and a restaurant side but I chose to sit in the bar area which contained multiple tvs and a pool table. The waitress/bartender was very attentive and quick! The menu was full of fried greatness, but I settled on the seafood combo (pick 4: crab cake, fried oysters, fried shrimp, and grilled shrimp) and wings tossed in Cajun seasoning. I also had regular fries and sweet potato fries. The seafood was seasoned to perfection! The establishment also offers military discount. I will return on another trip, for sure. It was worth the stop for a southern girl ;)

This is one of our favorite restaurants! Unique food, especially for the area. The staff are super…read morefriendly. Only thing negative is music can get pretty loud if you're there late.

Cajun-style food is so delicious, it's a shame I don't eat it as much as I do. I've heard plenty of…read morethis place as a "hidden gem" so I figured I would give it a whirl. I stopped in here on a Friday afternoon to grab a quick bite. Upon entrance, I really liked the paintings and other decorations spread throughout the dining room. The kitchen is visible as well which makes for a more immersive dining experience. The menu seemed to have plenty of seafood but I figured I'd opt for their special, a Blackened Red Snapper with Bacon Jalapeño Cream Sauce. It came with two sides so I decided to try out their okra and collard greens, after a recommendation from my waiter. I typically don't order collard greens but he said they have pork and are delicious. The place wasn't too busy so food came out quickly, about 10 minutes after I ordered. The food looked decent upon first glance, but I wasn't sold just yet. After my first bite of fish, I was taken aback by the delicious flavor of their cream sauce paired with the blackened fish. It was a solid portion of fish and tasted of good quality, so it didn't stand much a chance. The sides were also just as delicious. It's hard to mess up fried okra so my expectations were met to a tee. The collard greens were actually so incredible as well. I don't really know what they're made of but I definitely will be trying it more in the future, if other places prepare it as good. They also had a house hot sauce with was more flavor than heat, but paired wonderfully with everything. The whole meal was so good so I understand why they seem to a have solid amount of regulars at this place. The staff were very kind and attentive throughout the entire meal. If you want a taste of Louisiana, this place is a solid option in Charlotte.

Beware: I've always…read moreenjoyed coming here for takeout, so I was very disappointed with my most recent experience. I called in an order for the seafood gumbo, and when I arrived, a young lady was ready to cash me out. While reviewing my receipt, I noticed that a tip had already been added without my knowledge or consent. I politely removed it. I have absolutely no problem tipping, even on takeout orders, but that should be my decision--not something automatically added by an employee without informing me. What concerned me most was wondering how many other customers may not have noticed this on their receipts. Adding a tip without a customer's authorization is unacceptable and should definitely be addressed by management. I'm sorry, Cajun Yard Dog, because I've enjoyed supporting this restaurant, but this experience left a very bad impression and is the reason I can only give two stars this time.

Took my father out for dinner, we were looking for some good fish and chips, food come out quick…read moreand hot, but it was just very average, for was ok.

The food (crab cakes, fried shrimp, fried oysters, Cajun fries, hush puppies) were fresh, high…read morequality, and tasted fantastic! This was a To-Go order and the service was fast and friendly. I will definitely return the next time I am working in Cary, NC.

We were in town for the Renaissance Fair and LOVE cajun food so decided to give this place a try…read more I'm glad we did! We loved everything we ate including the Crawfish Etouffee, Cajun Ribeye, Zydeco pasta and the Canal Street trio. Our server was Phoenix and she was wonderful! She gave us a tour of the new menu set up(which I forgotto take a pictureof!), answered all of our questions, and came back several times for us to make up our mind placing different orders for drinks. Super attentive and patient! It's fun to wonder around an look at all of the random decorations, beads and fun lighting around the restaurant. I would definitely recommend checking it out!!

Atmosphere was good, welcoming. Staff and service were on point…read more Not a big fan of fried food. Came with group bringing friend from Pacific Northwest. Six of us dining. From 5 to 65, lol. Alligator appetizers were good. Hush puppies, was surprised by the addition of jalapeños. Tasty. I wasn't real hungry ordered the 5 piece shrimp. It was okay. Corn was a bit over cooked for me. Lots of seasoning, will be consuming large quantities of water in my near future. Would I go back? No, it was ok, but nothing to write home about. But, please remember, I'm not a fan of fried/heavy foods.